Innovator companies should focus on innovations
Journal Title: Generics and Biosimilars Initiative Journal - Year 2012, Vol 1, Issue 1
Abstract
Despite biopharmaceuticals having an enormous potential value for our health, they have also become a serious threat to our healthcare systems.
Authors and Affiliations
Theodor Dingermann
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